Illinois School Library Workers Symposium 2026

Ready to breathe new life into your library collection? This practical session will demystify the art (and library science!) of weeding. Learn why regular weeding is essential for a vibrant, relevant collection, how to evaluate materials using ALA and AASL recommendations, strategies for using circulation data to guide your process, and managing discarded materials (without a “dumpster disaster!). Whether you’re new to weeding or looking for fresh inspiration, you’ll leave ready to cultivate a vibrant, relevant, and appealing collection to make space for books your students actually want to read.